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Johnathan Swift was an Anglo Irish satirist, essayist, poet and cleric. He was probably the foremost prose artist in the English Languare. As such, any proposal made by Johnathan Swift has to be taken seriously
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Which is a good example of a polished piece of writing?
Jonathan Swift's "A Modest Proposal"
How does Swift use adjectives and descriptive phrases to convince his readers of his absurd proposal?
Jonathan swift uses mainly satire to convince his readers of his absurd proposal. In a " A Modest Proposal" he makes an argument that the lower classes in Ireland deserve a comfortable living.
Which satirical work from the 18th century criticizes English landlords' treatment of Irish tenants?
Swift's "A Modest Proposal"
What agreement by all parties does swift seek to establish in the second paragraph of the essay?
In the satirical essay, A Modest Proposal, Jonathan Swift attempts to find common ground for all his audience about the state of the children in Ireland. He states that there are too many children and that they have become a drain on society and asks his readers to agree that anyone who could find a way to make children useful to society would be a hero.
What is the title of the book about travels to the countries of lilliputs and giants?
i think gullivers travels
What language did Jonathan Swift use in a modest proposal?
Jonathan Swift wrote "A Modest Proposal" in English.
Who wrote the modest proposal?
Jonathan Swift.
What tone did Jonathan Swift use in a modest proposal?
Jonathan Swift used a satirical and ironic tone in "A Modest Proposal." He adopts a serious and logical voice to suggest outrageous solutions to poverty in Ireland, such as proposing that the poor should sell their children as food for the rich.
The narrator of Jonathan Swift's A Modest Proposal is?
The narrator of Jonathan Swift's A Modest Proposal is an unnamed persona that presents a satirical argument suggesting that the poor Irish should sell their children as food to the wealthy. Through this persona, Swift critiques the British government's mistreatment of the Irish people.
When was A Modest Proposal created?
"A Modest Proposal" was written by Jonathan Swift in 1729.
The narrator of Jonathan Swift's A Modest Proposal is what?
A Modest Proposal was written in 1729 by Jonathan Swift. It is written about the crop failures in Ireland. The narrator is satirical.
What was the problem with the babies in Jonathan Swift's modest proposal?
They outnumbered adults.
What satirical essay by Jonathan Swift proposed cannibalism?
A Modest Proposal
What was the problem with babies in Jonathan Swift's A Modest Proposal?
They outnumbered adults.
In a Modest proposal what are three advantages Jonathan Swift claims for his proposal?
Jonathan Swift's "A Modest Proposal" suggests that his proposal can reduce the number of poor families burdened by children, provide economic benefits by selling babies as a commodity, and alleviate overpopulation and the strain on resources in Ireland.
What are two of Jonathan Swift's works?
Jonathan Swift was a well known journalist and author. Two examples of his work are "Gulliver's Travels" and "A Modest Proposal."
What is the genre of a modest proposal?
"A Modest Proposal" by Jonathan Swift is a satirical essay.
